USNS WHEELING (TAGM-8), the OINC of the helicopter detachment
and the DOE survey representative.

The LSTC is further de-

signated as the Sponsor Designated Representative (SDR) as
defined in reference (a).
(2)

PMTC Technical Representative.

The Project

Manager will designate an embarked PMTC Technical Representative

who will act as primary advisor to the LSTC on logistics support
Matters.

In the event that DON does not assign a Navy Officer

to the LSTC billet, the PMTC Technical Representative will
assume the functions and.responsibilities of the LSTC/SDR.

(3)

Master, USNS WHEELING (TAGM-8).

The ship's Master

will have absolute authority and responsibility for the safety
of his ship and embarked personnel as prescribed in reference

(a) while responding to the operational requests and recommendations of the embarked LSTC/SDR.
(4)

Officer in Charge, HC-l Detachment.

The embarked

helicopter detachment Officer in Charge will have absolute
authority and responsibility for all matters relating to flight
operations, particularly safety of flight, while responding to

the operational requests and recommendations of the LSTC.
Operation of assigned helicopters will be in accordance with
appropriate directives to be provided by the parent helicopter
squadron commander.

Administrative control and procedural

Matters regarding NATOPS and maintenance remain with the
parent helicopter squadron commander.
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